Tenerife hit by snow as Storm Therese causes flight cancellations and holiday chaos

The Canary Islands have been hit by extreme weather including snow after being battered by Storm Therese, which has caused flash flooding and landslides Elizabeta Ranxburgaj and Kirstie McCrum 21:34, 19 Mar 2026 Snow on Tenerife in the middle of March(Image: Tenerife Island Council) A popular holiday destination favoured by Brits for its sunshine and … Read more

Hot Weather Sweeps Jakarta, Health Office Warns of Heatstroke Risk

The Jakarta Health Office has urged residents to remain vigilant as extreme heat continues to affect the capital, warning that prolonged exposure to high temperatures may lead to serious health complications. Head of the office Ani Ruspitawati said the current weather conditions pose risks beyond general discomfort, as excessive heat can disrupt the body’s ability … Read more

Ireland weather: Met Eireann issues six hour Status Yellow alert

The warning is in place until 8pm on Sunday evening 16:45, 15 Mar 2026Updated 20:17, 15 Mar 2026 People walking in high winds at Salthill, Galway(Image: PA Archive/PA Images) A Status Yellow weather warning is in place for four counties until Sunday evening. Met Éireann issued the Status Yellow – Wind warning for Donegal, Galway, … Read more

Houston Upsets BYU in Big 12 Tournament, Ending Cougars’ Run

Archyde KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No. 5 Houston secured a 73-66 victory over BYU in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals Thursday night, despite a historic performance from Cougars freshman AJ Dybantsa. The win propels Houston forward in the tournament, while BYU now awaits its seeding in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The game, played at the … Read more

Lanzarote travel warning issued for Irish holidaymakers as island placed on ‘no list’

Irish holidaymakers planning trips to the Canary Islands have been issued with a travel warning after the popular tourist destinations were placed on a ‘no list’. Playa Dorada at the village Playa Blanca in Lanzarote(Image: Getty Images) It’s that time of year again when Irish holidaymakers begin planning and booking their summer 2026 getaways. With … Read more

LPA outside PAR now has high chance to intensify into tropical depression

MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) now has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours, the state-run weather bureau said Tuesday. Weather specialist Veronica Torres of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said, however, that the weather disturbance … Read more

When are the clocks going forward?

Ireland is finally starting to see a fine stretch in the evenings, after a long winter of dull evenings and cold nights.  And later this month, the clocks will go forward. Even though it means an hour less in bed for everyone on the night, it is a sign of brighter days to come.  If … Read more